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Tzaziki Sauce

Tzaziki Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Dill
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 ½ cups Cucumber (minced or grated; ~ 1 medium 8-ounce cucumber)

Instructions:

Step One:  In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the cucumber

Step Two: Wrap the minced cucumber in a kitchen towel and squeeze over the sink to release as much water as possible

Step Three: Stir the cucumber into the bowl

Story:

Notes: This sauce pairs well with this doner kebab and it’s also great on sandwiches!

Aug 15, 2023

Beef Doner Kebob

Created on 8/15/2023

Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion
  • 2lb ground beef (15% fat)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon isot pepper (or paprika)
  • 4 tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter to cook döner

Instructions:

Step One: Puree the onion in a food processor. Sieve its juice into a large mixing bowl. We just need the juice

Step Two: Put the ground beef, döner kebab seasoning, salt, yogurt and milk in the same bowl. Combine them well using your hand. Give it a log shape

Step Three: Transfer it on a baking paper and wrap it tightly.  Let it rest in the fridge for 2 hours. Then transfer it to the freezer and let it sit there for 8 hours or overnight

Step Four: Remove it from the freezer and let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes. Hold the döner log with a piece of baking paper and carefully make large thin slices using a sharp knife

Step Five: Heat one teaspoon butter in a non stick pan over high heat. Line sliced döner pieces in a single layer and cook both sides until nicely brown

Step Six: Cook döner in batches and never overload the pan

Notes: Drizzle this tzatziki sauce on top for extra flavor!

Aug 15, 2023

Turkish Eggs

Turkish Eggs

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and membrane removed finely chopped
  • 2-3 stalks (ribs) celery, chopped (you want about the same amount as green bell pepper)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun/Creole seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can (15-ounce) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water, about half the can to rinse it out
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, 16-20 count, peeled and deveined, tail removed
  • Tabasco sauce, to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus sprigs for garnish
  • Lemon wedges
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

Step One: In a small mixing bowl, combine the room-temp yogurt and garlic, a good pinch of kosher salt and whisk well. Divide the yogurt mixture between two serving bowls and set aside for now

Step Two: Bring a medium saucepan full of water to a boil. Stir in the vinegar

Step Three: Meanwhile, crack an egg into a small fine mesh sieve over a small bowl. Gently swirl the eggs in the sieve to drain the liquidy part of the egg whites (this gives you a neater-looking poached egg). Transfer the egg to a ramekin

Step Four: When the water is ready, using a wooden spoon, stir the water to create a vortex. Quickly add the egg to the middle of vortex and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. When ready, using a slotted spoon, transfer the egg to a plate that’s been lined with parchment paper

Step Five: Prepare and cook the second egg exactly as you did the first

Step Six: While the second egg is cooking, quickly make the olive oil sauce. In a small skillet, warm the olive oil and Aleppo pepper over medium heat

Step Seven: Immediately transfer the poached eggs to the prepared yogurt bowls (simply place each egg on top of the yogurt mixture) and drizzle with the heated oil

Step Eight: Serve immediately with your favorite rustic bread

Story:

Notes: This rustic bread recipe pairs well with these eggs. Any kind of chili crisp oil would be a great topping, like this one.

Nov 29, 2022